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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Bondi}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team Bondi}}
{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Rockstar Leeds}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar North|ref=<ref name="AddDevs">{{Refurl|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/xbox360/la-noire/credits|title=L.A. Noire (2011) Xbox 360 credits - MobyGames|date=2018-06-17}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar San Diego|ref=<ref name="AddDevs"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar New England|ref=<ref name="AddDevs"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Rockstar Leeds|Windows|ref=<ref name="AddDevs"/>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2011}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|la-noire-the-complete-edition|83}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|l-a-noire|89}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Shooter, TPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Truck }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Detective/mystery, Contemporary, North America}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | L.A. Noire }}
 
|steam appid  = 110800
 
|steam appid  = 110800
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 5146
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|lutris      = la-noire
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|strategywiki = L.A. Noire
 +
|mobygames    = 51693
 
|wikipedia    = L.A. Noire
 
|wikipedia    = L.A. Noire
 
|winehq      = 13693
 
|winehq      = 13693
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS but this can be removed with [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. Removing the cap works fine at 60 FPS but for higher frame rates it may cause some physics and driving problems.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9B2nh47CiQ LA Noire FPS Cap Removal Issues (120hz) - YouTube]</ref>
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1269 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Requires latest [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download Rockstar Games Social Club] client. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | Can be activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Entered in the key from my retail copy of the game into RGS, and it activated successfully.}}</ref> Launch build requires now-obsolete Rockstar Games Social Club, but a [[#Patches|patch]] removes this requirement. | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B007977HM6 | activation |  Requires latest [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download Rockstar Games Social Club] client. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| 1=Publisher | 2=https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-la-noire?drm=Rockstar+Games+Launcher | 3=Rockstar Games Launcher | 4= | 5= | 6=Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV754 | Steam, activation | {{store link|Amazon|B008FPV7R2|The Complete Edition}} is also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0050SZ61A | activation | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| D2D | 5006350 | Steam, activation | {{store link|D2D|5006348|The Complete Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1788-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LANS | Steam, activation | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-LANCES|The Complete Edition}} is also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | la-noire | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1788-1 | Steam, activation | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1788-3|The Complete Edition}} is also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 110800 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, online | Not purchasable in the Middle East, Cuba, North Korea, Somalia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Games Republic | 3113 | activation | {{store link|Games Republic|1787|The Complete Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV754 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, online| | | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 97720 | Steam, activation | The Complete Edition |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | la-noire-the-complete-edition | Rockstar Games Launcher | The Complete Edition. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | la-noire | Steam, activation | {{store link|GMG|la-noire-complete-edition|The Complete Edition}} is also available. | | Windows }}
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}}
{{Availability/row| Humble | la-noire | Steam, activation | {{store link|Humble|la-noire-the-complete-edition|The Complete Edition}} is also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{ii}} All digital versions require [[Rockstar Games Launcher]] for activation and online features.
{{Availability/row| official | http://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/Details/rs-lan1gyfrpc0fg01eu | activation | DRM Download, see details below |  | Windows }}
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{{ii}} All non-{{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}} versions use {{DRM|GameShield IronWrap}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2020-04-16|comment=Scanned the .exe of the RGS version, and didn't find any traces of GameShield. Also, the directory did not have any of the GameShield files that the Steam and retail versions have.}}</ref> Rockstar has not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518170411/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1537801&page=102#post31406160|title=Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 102 - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
{{Availability/row| Steam | 110800 | Steam, activation | {{store link|Steam-sub|12072|The Complete Edition}} is also available. | Windows }}
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' includes the base game and the DLC Bundle. As of update v2663.1.0.0 (April 19, 2021), this is the default digital version of the game and was granted to both new and previous owners.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1500007669661/L-A-Noire-PC-Title-Update-v2663-1-0-0-Notes|title=L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes|date=2022-08-22}}</ref>
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| DLC Bundle | Unlike the original console releases, individual DLC was never available separately for the PC. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require Rockstar Games Social Club for activation and online features.
 
{{ii}} Online features require a [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com Rockstar Games Social Club account].
 
{{ii}} All versions use GameShield IronWrap [[DRM]]. Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31406160&postcount=1532 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM]</ref>
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149926--11-14-12-L-A-Noire-Patch-Notes-and-Manual-Links-to-Updates Patch_2617_0_0_0.exe] is the latest version. Manual installation is required when using the retail version on Windows 8 and later or if the automatic update fails.<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149926--11-14-12-L-A-Noire-Patch-Notes-and-Manual-Links-to-Updates &#91;11/14/12&#93; L.A. Noire Patch Notes and Manual Links to Updates – Rockstar Support]</ref>
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1060-la-noire-patch/ Patch v2617.0.0.0] is the latest version for the retail release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200149926/L-A-Noire-Patch-Notes-and-Manual-Links-to-Updates|title=L.A. Noire Patch Notes and Manual Links to Updates – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Unlike the launch version on the disc, this build can be run without the now-obsolete Rockstar Social Club client.
{{ii}} The Rockstar Games Social Club client should update automatically; the latest version can be downloaded from [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066 Rockstar Support].
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===[https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP V-Patch]===
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{{++}} Allows using variable framerate (without cars braking much slower than intended) and custom FOV.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0e7pzqmdjk|title=L.A. Noire - Total FPS Unlock, Car braking test|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{++}} Unlocks aspect ratios, adds custom resolution support, borderless windowed mode and option to skip intro videos.
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{{--}} The patch has to be temporarily disabled in order to complete some puzzles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/VaanaCZ/LANVP/issues/4|title=Bugged cases with unlocked FPS|date=May 2023}}</ref> Like in "The Set Up" case, the pencil can not be picked up when running the game above 30 FPS. Or in "The Quarter Moon Murders", you might not be able to swing on the chandelier.
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker/ L.A. Noire Unlocker]===
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{{++}} Unlocks the frame rate to 60 FPS, and removes black bars in non-16:9 aspect ratios
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{{++}} Skips intro videos
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{{++}} Unlocks exclusive DLC outfits (including the Chicago Lightning outfit) and allows early access to detective outfits
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip logos with V-Patch|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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# Install [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]].
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# Launch the game once.
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\lanvp.ini}}.
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# Change <code>skip_logos=0</code> to <code>skip_logos=1</code>.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker/ L.A. Noire Unlocker]|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|L.A. Noire external graphics.png|External settings.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\settings.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\L.A.Noire\SaveGame*.lanoire}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\L.A.Noire\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
===L.A. Noire Save Game Manager===
 
[http://www.rxp.me/projects/la-noire-game-save-manager/ L.A. Noire Save Game Manager] is a utility developed by ''ReanimationXP''. It's a program which allows the manual creation of save points during a mission. This allows one to create save games during a mission, and to reload part-way through a mission. This allows one to attempt different dialogue options without restarting the mission completely.<ref>[http://www.rxp.me/projects/la-noire-game-save-manager/ L.A. Noire Save Game Manager website]</ref>
 
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Uses Rockstar Games Launcher's savegame cloud sync function.
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Image|L.A. Noire display.png|Display settings}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/la-noire/en
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{{Image|L.A. Noire ingame graphics.png|In-game graphics settings}}
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/la-noire/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker L.A. Noire Unlocker] or [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]] to remove black bars at certain resolutions.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/la-noire/en WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/la-noire/en WSGF entry] or use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R9aMGQoR1M LA Noire 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/la-noire/en WSGF entry] or use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Certain UI elements don't scale correctly with the resolution, resulting much smaller at higher resolutions. Full screen map and minimap visibility are both compromised at 4k.
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer] (supports version 1.3.2613).
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|fov notes                  = Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = Use <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] only by default; however the game supports [[SGSSAA]] using Nvidia Inspector and the compatibility bit 0x004000C0
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]].<br/>In DX9 mode only (no visual differences between DX9 and DX11), Nvidia users can force [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[MFAA]], and [[CSAA]] (older GPUs only; replaced by MFAA in series GTX 800M/900) in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the included "L.A. Noire" profile or {{code|0x004000C1}} anti-aliasing flag. ''Antialiasing - Transparency Multisampling'' can be enabled alongside MSAA. Post-processing forms of AA like [[SMAA]] and [[TAA]] can be added with [[ReShade]].
|vsync                      = true
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|upscaling                  = false
|vsync notes                =  
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Can be forced off in GPU control panel
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS but this can be removed with [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Johnmooth|date=2023-04-01|comment=Rockstar Games is always capping 30 FPS by default, otherwise may cause some bugs and glitches on higher frame rates and does not cap to 60hz.}}</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Removing the cap works fine at 60 FPS but for higher frame rates it may cause some physics and driving problems.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
|color blind                = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Input settings
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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# Open {{file|settings.ini}}.
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# Change <code>Fullscreen:YES</code> to <code>Fullscreen:NO</code>.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149516-Full-list-of-PC-command-line-parameters-for-L-A-Noire|title=Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/lanoire/comments/n9a6fd/download_vpatch_for_la_noire_total_fps_unlock_60/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2483565916|title=2021 Completely Unlock FPS (60+ FPS, Fixed braking), Ultrawide Support, Borderless Window, Custom Resolutions...|date=2021-06-09}}</ref>|fix=
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* Place the .dll file into the location of the game's exe.
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{{++}} Allows for variable refresh rate (not just 60 FPS) and does not suffer from the braking speed bug.
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}}
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
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{{--}} When using the DirectX 11 renderer, fullscreen mode always runs at 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate with 3Dmigoto|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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# Download the latest release of [https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases 3Dmigoto].
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# Extract the files from the {{file|x32|folder}} folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
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# Open {{file|{{p|game}}\d3dx.ini}}.
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# Change <code>;refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz, and remove the semicolon (e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code>).
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# Change <code>hunting=1</code> to <code>;hunting=1</code> by adding a semicolon.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Download and launch [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases|title=WidescreenFixer|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Select L.A. Noire from the games list.
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# Click the gear icon.
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# Check <code>Enable FPS Cap Fix</code> and <code>59.940 FPS</code>.
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# Save the settings and launch the game.
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# Press {{key|*}} to unlock the frame rate while in-game.
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{{--}} Negatively affects cars' handling: Acceleration is too fast, steering is too sensitive, and braking is too slow.
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}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1401-la-noire-unlocker/ L.A. Noire Unlocker]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|Unlocker.ini}}.
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# Change <code>lock at 60 fps = 0</code> to <code>lock at 60 fps = 1</code>.
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}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2195-la-noire-fps-unlocker/ L.A Noire FPS Unlocker]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/0/3128289322262867853/|title=Unlocking the framerate to 60FPS (new patch) :: L.A. Noire General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Open the tool.
 +
# Start the game.
 +
# Press {{key|F10}} to activate the fix.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Cheat Engine|fix=
 +
* Works without restarting the game.
 +
# Open {{file|LANoire.exe}} with Cheat Engine and scan for <code>59.94000</code> Float value.
 +
# Edit the found value proportionally to your desired FPS.
 +
* <code>119.88</code> for 60 FPS
 +
* <code>239.76</code> for 120 FPS
 +
* <code>287.712</code> for 144 FPS
 +
* <code>479.52</code> for 240 FPS
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|L.A. Noire controls.png|Controls settings}}
 +
{{Image|L.A. Noire remap.png|Remap settings}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock use the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/837624-rella-noire-dualshock-3-button-prompts/ DualShock 3 button prompts mod]
+
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock use the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/837624-rella-noire-dualshock-3-button-prompts/ DualShock 3 button prompts mod]
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|L.A. Noire audio.png|Audio settings}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = Music, effects and dialogue
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = true
 
|closed captions          = true
|closed captions notes    = see table below for closed caption languages
+
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/0/540744935946614873/ download].
  |fan notes = Fan made translation. See [http://steamcommunity.com/app/110800/discussions/0/540744935946614873/ this Steam discussion] for details (in Czech).
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.polonizacje.pl/la-noire-spolszczenie/ download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes     = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/123_traducao-do-l-a-noire-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/pIBiwboZ#vEHyUdc5S_xVeRStGICO8uPX8W1jyzPEk8gIRdeXM10 download].
  |fan notes = Use [http://www.oyunceviri.com/l-a-noire/ 100% Türkçe Yama v2.0] (now includes DLC missions).
+
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Corrupt License File===
+
===Map markers are very hard to see at higher resolutions===
When starting the game, a social club "Corrupt License File" error message is displayed and the game refuses to start.
+
{{ii}} The map and some other UI elements do not scale up correctly with higher resolutions, starting from 720p.
I have found a fix that might work, after many hours of research I found out that the only reason my game has been doing this is because
 
L.A Noire was not installed in program files in local disk C with Rockstar Games Social Club. So if your files are saved away from local disk C
 
Try moving them there and try it out.
 
  
===GPU compatibility===
+
===Massive pop-in and poor LOD quality, even on highest available graphics settings===
Following graphics cards are known to have problems with L.A. Noire:
+
{{ii}} L.A. Noire is plagued by very noticeable pop-in and poor level of detail at all times. This appears to be hardcoded.
  
* Any graphics card with less than 256 MB per GPU
+
===Shadows appear as blocky artifacts===
* ATI Radeon HD 5570 1024 MB
+
{{ii}} On some systems some shadows (e.g. while investigating bodies) can have a glitchy appearance.
* ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB AGP Pro
 
* Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB AGP Pro
 
 
 
===Unable to install game to FAT32 partition===
 
Installation of the game may not work on partitions formatted using FAT32. This problem occurs in Steam when the progress of the download indefinitely "suspends" around the 90% point. Recommended course of action is to relocate your installation to an NTFS partition.
 
 
 
===Social Club Auto-Login doesn't work===
 
{{ii}} As of the 1.1.6.8 update of Social Club client the game can no longer auto-login and prompts the user to enter login credentials each startup<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/communities/public/questions/205796018-L-A-Noire-Auto-Login-Failing L.A. Noire Auto-Login Failing – Rockstar Support]</ref><ref>Tested by [[User:Blackbird|Blackbird]]</ref>
 
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Freezing Title Screen===
+
===Freezing on title screen===
 
L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the ''L.A. Noire'' neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are:
 
L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the ''L.A. Noire'' neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are:
  
* '''Anti-Virus Related Issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.'''<ref>[http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20663013-freezing-on-neon-sign-title-screen-during-synchronization-in-l-a-noire-for-pc Freezing on Neon Sign/Title Screen during synchronization in L.A. Noire for PC]</ref>
+
* '''Anti-virus related issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.'''<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200149756/Freezing-on-span-class-highlight-Neon-Sign-span-Title-Screen-in-L-A-Noire-for-PC-on-Steam|title=Freezing on Neon Sign / Title Screen during synchronization in L.A. Noire for PC on Steam - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
* '''.NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.'''<ref>[http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20611641-net-c-directx-nothing-happening-after-pressing-launch-in-l-a-noire .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire]</ref>
+
* '''.NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.'''<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20611641-net-c-directx-nothing-happening-after-pressing-launch-in-l-a-noire .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire] (dead link, no replacement on current support site)</ref>
* '''Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the internet.'''
+
* '''Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the Internet.'''
* '''Compatibility options are set incorrectly on Steam.'''
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Compatibility options set incorrectly on Steam}}
 
# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}</code>.
 
# Right-click on <code>Steam.exe</code>, choose ''Properties''.
 
# Click on the ''Compatibility'' tab.
 
# Uncheck any boxes that are checked, and click ''Apply''.
 
# Then, click the ''Show settings for all users'' button.
 
# Again, make sure none of these boxes are checked, and click ''OK''.
 
# Click ''OK'' to close any open dialog boxes.
 
# Double click on <code>Steam.exe</code> to launch Steam.
 
}}
 
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Updating Microsoft Components|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Updating Microsoft Components}}
 
 
# Download and install the latest version of .NET Framework (4.5) [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30653 here]
 
# Download and install the latest version of .NET Framework (4.5) [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30653 here]
 
# Download and install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ (2010) [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=5555 here]
 
# Download and install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ (2010) [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=5555 here]
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}}
 
}}
  
===Game Freezes on 64-bit Windows 7===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Fix the .NET Framework on 64-bit Windows 7|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
On 64-bit Windows 7, the game might freeze as soon as the synchronization (refresh) symbol shows up, which appears right after the Team Bondi logo. This is due to the game being incompatible with the current version of the .NET Framework 3.5 installed into your system. This is also the main reason why the associated .NET Framework installer provided with the game won't install.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Fix the .NET Framework on 64-bit Windows 7}}
 
 
# Open the Start menu.
 
# Open the Start menu.
 
# Type <code>optionalfeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Type <code>optionalfeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Uncheck Microsoft Framework 3.5.1.
 
# Uncheck Microsoft Framework 3.5.1.
# Click ''OK''. .NET  3.5 will be disabled and the user must restart.
+
# Click ''OK''.
 +
# Reboot the computer.
 
# On next boot, go back and check Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will re-install .NET 3.5 and correct the issue.
 
# On next boot, go back and check Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will re-install .NET 3.5 and correct the issue.
 
{{ii}} If this does not work, run the [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx .NET Framework clean-up tool], and then repeat the above steps.
 
{{ii}} If this does not work, run the [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx .NET Framework clean-up tool], and then repeat the above steps.
{{ii}} If the problem persists after following the above, delete <code>ypatcher.exe</code> from <code>{{p|game}}</code>. The game should start up.
+
{{ii}} If the problem persists after following the above, delete {{file|ypatcher.exe}} from {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. The game should start up.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Game crashes after launcher with no error message===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash to desktop on Windows 8===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply patches for Windows 8 compatibility|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} '''It is recommended to first follow [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149866/How-to-fix-crashing-in-L-A-Noire-on-Windows-8 Rockstar's official instructions], and if this does not work then to follow the instructions below.'''
 +
# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/?1x9ly7292bfooj9 this file] containing fixed {{file|cases.big.pc}} and {{file|out.wad.pc}} files.
 +
# Extract the .rar file to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, overwrite if asked.
 +
# Update the game (if using the retail version, see [[#Patches|Patches]])
 +
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues===
 
===Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Tweaking game via command line arguments|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Tweaking game via command line switches}}
+
# Run the game with the <code>-str</code> and/or <code>-npd</code> and/or <code>+jobs_numThreads 0</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to enable a single-threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
# Run the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> in <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
+
# If the problem persists, switching the ''Renderer'' field to DirectX 11 in the same options menu can also improve performance.
# Click ''Options''.
+
}}
# Enter <code>-str</code> and/or <code>-npd</code> and/or <code>+jobs_numThreads 0</code> (with a space between each command) in the ''Command Line'' field to enable a single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
+
 
# If the problem persists, switching the ''Renderer'' field to DirectX 11 in the same options menu can also improve performance significantly.}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Steam#Toggle the Steam overlay per game|Disable the Steam Overlay]]|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Missing main menu===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[[Steam#Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues|Verify integrity of game cache]]|ref={{CN|date=June 2016}}}}
  
===Crash-to-desktop on Windows 8===
+
===Rockstar Social Club / Launcher UI issues at main menu===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} After logging into the Social Club account, the game does not advance to the main menu (neon lights screen).
{{Fixbox/fix|Apply patches for Windows 8 compatibility}}
+
{{ii}} Two Social Club processes are present in the task manager.
{{ii}} '''It is recommended to first follow [http://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149866-How-to-fix-crashing-in-L-A-Noire-on-Windows-8 Rockstar's official instructions], and if this does not work then to follow the instructions below.'''
+
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?1x9ly7292bfooj9 this file] containing fixed <code>cases.big.pc</code> and <code>out.wad.pc</code> files.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create offline profile|ref=|fix=
# Extract the .rar file to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwrite if asked.
+
# Go to the Create Account menu.
# Update Rockstar Games Social Club to [http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21917823-manual-link-to-social-club-application-download?locale=1 the latest version].
+
# Click on the "Offline profile" gray link.
#* If the game was not purchased through Steam, you may also need to download and install a [http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/22390066-11-14-12-l-a-noire-patch-notes-and-manual-links-to-updates?locale=1 Windows 8 compatibility patch] available from Rockstar.
 
# Launch the game.
 
{{ii}} If the above still does not work for the non-Steam version (and usually the game fails to start with no error message after the loading screen before leaving Windows), please reinstall the game to a location where there is no blank space throughout the target directory eg. if the game does not work installed in "D:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire", please change the target directory to something like "D:\Games\RockstarGames\L.A.Noire". Then go through Rockstar's official instructions again in regards to installing the latest patches from Rockstar.<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/709713-la-noire-wont-start/ LA Noire won't start]</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Missing Main Menu===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall Rockstar Games Launcher manually<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2022-01-18|comment=Fixed the issue for me with these steps}}</ref>|fix=
The main menu might disappear in the Steam version of L.A. Noire. To solve it, try the following:
+
# Delete the Rockstar Games launcher installation folder (back up any saved files beforehand).
====Verify Steam Files====
+
# Install the Rockstar Games Launcher from the [https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher official website], then launch it and log in.
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Defragment the game files/hard drive}}
 
# Close and exit Steam.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
 
# Delete the file labeled <code>Cases</code>.
 
# Launch Steam.
 
# Select ''Library'', and right-click on ''L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition''.
 
# Select ''Properties'', followed by the ''Local Files'' tab.
 
# Select ''Verify Integrity of Game Cache...''.
 
# After defragmenting is complete, also defragment your hard drive.
 
 
# Run the game.
 
# Run the game.
{{ii}} Also ensure that your Microsoft Components (C++, DirectX and .NET) are up to date
 
{{ii}} The defragment feature in Steam has been removed from many titles and so a verify game cache will perform the same function on games that lack this feature due to the SteamPipe content system update
 
}}
 
====Adding Compatibility Settings to executable====
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Alternative solution to the Missing Main Menu Issue}}
 
# Try launching the L.A. Noire from the main executable, <code>LANoire.exe</code>, rather than using the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> executable.
 
# Make sure the game is booting to a native resolution by changing the settings in the launcher options.
 
# Try adding <code>-windowed</code> into the ''Command Line'' field in the options menu of the launcher.
 
# Right-click on Steam and click ''Run as administrator'', then once Steam is open run <code>LANoire.exe</code>
 
# Run the game in a simple resolution such as 256 color and 640 resolution
 
# Run both the <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> and the <code>LANoire.exe</code> in compatibility mode for a different version of Windows by right-clicking the files and choosing properties, then compatibility.  Also put a checkmark in the ''Run as Administrator'' boxes.
 
{{ii}} If you are running dual monitors or an unconventional display set-up, try running using only one monitor.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Nvidia Video Driver crashes===
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===Nvidia video driver crashes===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the renderer from DirectX 11 to DirectX 9|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Changing the Renderer}}
 
# Launch L.A. Noire as standard through RSC
 
# Go into the advanced video settings in the game menu
 
# Change the Renderer from DirectX 11 to Direct X 9
 
# Restart the game and the crashes should be fixed
 
{{ii}} This fix mainly applies to systems running an Nvidia graphics card on Windows 7 and 8
 
{{ii}} This will limit the amount of graphical fidelity available by limiting the DirectX version used.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Black border around game===
 
===Black border around game===
This is caused by the display's overscan handling. See the [[Glossary:Graphics card#Overscan|Overscan]] entry for solutions, the linked article lists solutions for AMD, Intel and Nvidia chipsets.
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{{ii}} This is caused by the display's overscan handling.
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{{Fixbox|description=See the [[Glossary:Graphics card#Overscan|Overscan]] entry for solutions.
 +
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#V-Patch|V-Patch]]
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}}
  
===USB Controller Problems===
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===Glowing aura around characters===
With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. Wheel or Flight pedals) a bug can occur whereby even with controller set to disabled in the game menus the game still tries to accept controller input for some game controls and ignores keyboard input. Most notably this occurs when trying to drive cars. You will be unable to drive forward or reverse as long as the problem controller is plugged in to the personal computer.
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable in-game SSAO from the Graphics menu.|ref=|fix=
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Force controller Detection To Be a Default USB Device}}
 
# Open the game launcher.
 
# Click ''Options''.
 
# At the bottom where it says ''Command Line'', add <code>-joysticktype 1</code>.
 
# Click ''OK''.
 
 
}}
 
}}
===Issues with Rockstar Games Social Club===
 
There are many issues that users have experienced with the Rockstar Games Social Club [[Digital Rights Management|DRM]] that the game uses, below are a list of issues specifically related to Rockstar Games Social Club and potential solutions.
 
  
====Social Club won't launch====
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===USB controller problems===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. wheel or flight pedals), a bug can occur with a controller that is set to disabled in the game menus still being accepted for input for some game controls, with keyboard input being ignored. This most notably occurs when trying to drive cars.
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstalling Rockstar Games Social Club}}
 
# Uninstall the current version of Rockstar Games Social Club that is installed on your PC
 
# Download and install the [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download latest version] of the Rockstar Games Social Club Launcher.
 
{{ii}} Reinstalling Social Club will require you to re-enter login details for all other games you use with RSC as well as saved passwords are not kept.
 
{{ii}} This fix should also resolve similar issues within [[Max Payne 3]].
 
}}
 
  
====Error Patching: Error Binary Patching File====
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{{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|-joysticktype 1}} [[#Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149536-Supported-controllers-for-L-A-Noire-PC|title=Supported controllers for L.A. Noire PC – Rockstar Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Remove patched files and re-patch|ref=<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149896--Error-Patching-Error-binary-patching-file-What-to-do-if-a-patch-fails-to-install-in-L-A-Noire-for-PC "Error Patching: Error binary patching file" / What to do if a patch fails to install in L.A. Noire for PC]</ref>}}
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Remove any file with a <code>.patched</code> extension.
 
# Remove <code>Social Club v1.0.*.0 Setup.exe</code>.
 
# Run <code>Patch_2382_*****_1.exe</code>.
 
# Press ''Update''.
 
# Start game via launcher.
 
{{ii}} If the same thing happens again, uninstall and re-install the full game and attempt to patch.
 
{{mm}} This works best when the <code>Social Club v1.0.*.0 Setup.exe</code> file is the v1.0.6.0 which can be acquired from [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200146066-Manual-Link-to-Social-Club-Application-Download here]
 
}}
 
  
====Social Club stuck on "Checking for updates"====
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===Unable to reposition the window using the mouse===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Keyboard workaround|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Manually run the patcher}}
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# Use {{key|Shift}}+right click on the game's taskbar icon.
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Go to "Move" with the keyboard.
# Run <code>LANPatcher.exe</code>.
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# Use arrow keys to the move window and press {{Key|Enter}}.
# The game should download an update and launch.
 
{{ii}} This issue has only been reported on the Steam version of the game
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = No visual differences; DX11 may offer better compatibility and performance.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = limited
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      = 32-bit support is deprecated as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.<ref name="64_bit_TitleUpdate">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/1500007669661/L-A-Noire-PC-Title-Update-v2663-1-0-0-Notes|title=L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes|date=2021-05-02|snippet=Support for 32-bit operating systems has been deprecated}}</ref> The game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required. The retail version still supports 32-bit systems, as it did not receive this update.
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
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|physics          = Havok
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = FMOD Ex
 
|audio            = FMOD Ex
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}}
 
}}
  
==Launch parameters==
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===Mods===
You can supply launch parameters to L.A. Noire for example in a situation were you're running into compatibility problems, or if you're having serious performance issues. These may help you debug the issue, and thus resolve the problem.
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====Coax, Force and Accuse Mod====
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{{ii}} When in development, Interrogation prompts were titled "Coax, Force and Accuse". Shortly before the game was released, it was changed to "Truth, Doubt and Lie" which is often misleading as the dialogue was written for the former prompts. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2727-coax-force-accuse-mod/ This mod] restores the original prompts.
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{{ii}} To install extract the files to the L.A. Noire\final\pc folder.
  
To input launch parameters you have to open the launcher of the game, access the ''Options'' menu. There you can write the parameters into the ''Command Line'' field of the launcher. You might have to start the game manually using <code>LANLauncher.exe</code> located inside the installation folder to see the launcher. It's noteworthy that Steam always starts the game using <code>LANLauncher.exe</code>.
 
  
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
! scope="col" | Command || Notes
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{{ii}} In the '''retail''' version, these parameters can be applied by running {{file|LANLauncher.exe}} and accessing the Options menu, then typing them into the "Command Line" field.
|-
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{{--}} As of the latest update on '''Steam''' and the '''Rockstar Games Launcher''', these arguments may not be applied to <code>LANLauncher.exe</code>.
| -windowed || Run game in a window.
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{{ii}} An alternative method is to create the {{file|commandline.txt}} file in {{p|game}} and type the arguments there.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/200149516/Full-list-of-PC-command-line-span-class-highlight-parameters-span-for-L-A-Noire|title=Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=2022-11-25}}</ref>
|-
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{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
| -ignorefocus || Don't pause the game if you Alt-Tab or click out of its window.
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{{Standard table/row|-ignorefocus|Prevents the game from pausing on focus loss.}}
|-
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{{Standard table/row|-joysticktype|Forces a specific DirectInput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if the controller is not specifically supported. See [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200149536-Supported-controllers-for-L-A-Noire-PC list of supported controllers].}}
| -mousefree || Allow mouse outside the game window (requires windowed mode).
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{{Standard table/row|-L|Changes the game language - use ''English, French, German, Italian'' or ''Spanish'' as options; for example <code>-L french</code>}}
|-
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{{Standard table/row|-mousefree|Allows the mouse to move outside the game window while in windowed mode.}}
| -str || Enable single threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
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{{Standard table/row|-nosound|Disables sound.}}
|-
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{{Standard table/row|-npd|Disables the '''D3D_PUREDEVICE''' flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues.}}
| -npd || Disable the 'D3D_PUREDEVICE' flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues.
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{{Standard table/row|-str|Enables single-threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.}}
|-
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{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Runs the game in a window.}}
| -nosound || Disable all sound.
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}}
|-
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| -L || Change the language - use ''English, French, German, Italian'' or ''Spanish'', e.g. ''-L french''
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====Undocumented parameters====
|-
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The following parameters are referenced inside the game's files and were likely intended for developer usage only. There are many more that are completely unused, and therefore not listed here.
| -joysticktype || Force a specific directinput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if your controller isn't specifically supported.
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{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
|}
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{{Standard table/row|-debugburn|Prevents flaming people from dying.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-disablecrashhandler|Disables the crash handler.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-disablepost|Disables post effects}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-dmtf|Disables the D3D D3DCREATE_MULTITHREADED flag; could improve performance at the cost of stability.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-dx11|Runs the game using DirectX 11.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-err|Tests out error messages at an unspecified location.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-exit|Exits the game immediately (skipping the main loop) to test clean shutdown.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-gamewells|Allows the player to use gamewells even if no conversation exists.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-noenvtextures|Does not stream any environment textures.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-nonv|Does not intialise the nVidia API; may improve performance for some users.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-res [width] [height]|Forces the game to run at a specified resolution (e.g. <code>-res 1920 1080</code>)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-revive|Allows the player to be revived manually. (Seems to be referenced after dying in a gun fight. Unknown if it will actually do anything.)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-TexStreamSize [memsize]|Overrides the Textures VRAM streaming pool size (possibly in kilobytes)}}
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{{Standard table/row|-timeofday [time]|Overrides the time of day from the scenario (float 24-hour time, e.g. <code>22.5</code> is 10:30 PM)}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-writedefs|Outputs Attribute System definitions in an .xml file in {{file|{{p|game}}\attribute\definitions|folder}}.}}
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6850
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6850
 
|recVRAM  = 1024 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 1024 MB
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|notes    = {{ii}} This game requires a 64-bit OS as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.<ref name="64_bit_TitleUpdate"/>
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 00:48, 18 January 2024

L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire cover
Developers
Team Bondi
Rockstar North[1]
Rockstar San Diego[1]
Rockstar New England[1]
Windows Rockstar Leeds[1]
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Release dates
Windows November 8, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 83
IGDB 89
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Shooter, TPS
Vehicles Automobile, Truck
Art styles Realistic
Themes Detective/mystery, Contemporary, North America
Series L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire on HowLongToBeat
L.A. Noire on IGDB
L.A. Noire guide on StrategyWiki
L.A. Noire on MobyGames
L.A. Noire on Wikipedia
L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire 2011
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files 2017

L.A. Noire is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, shooter and TPS game in the L.A. Noire series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
Can be activated in the Rockstar Games Launcher.[2] Launch build requires now-obsolete Rockstar Games Social Club, but a patch removes this requirement.
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Windows
Publisher website
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Windows
Amazon.com
Requires online activation
Windows
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Not purchasable in the Middle East, Cuba, North Korea, Somalia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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The Complete Edition.
Windows
All digital versions require Rockstar Games Launcher for activation and online features.
All non-Rockstar Games Launcher DRM versions use GameShield IronWrap DRM.[3] Rockstar has not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[4]

Version differences

The Complete Edition includes the base game and the DLC Bundle. As of update v2663.1.0.0 (April 19, 2021), this is the default digital version of the game and was granted to both new and previous owners.[5]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
DLC Bundle Unlike the original console releases, individual DLC was never available separately for the PC.
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v2617.0.0.0 is the latest version for the retail release.[6] Unlike the launch version on the disc, this build can be run without the now-obsolete Rockstar Social Club client.

V-Patch

Allows using variable framerate (without cars braking much slower than intended) and custom FOV.[7]
Unlocks aspect ratios, adds custom resolution support, borderless windowed mode and option to skip intro videos.
The patch has to be temporarily disabled in order to complete some puzzles.[8] Like in "The Set Up" case, the pencil can not be picked up when running the game above 30 FPS. Or in "The Quarter Moon Murders", you might not be able to swing on the chandelier.

L.A. Noire Unlocker

Unlocks the frame rate to 60 FPS, and removes black bars in non-16:9 aspect ratios
Skips intro videos
Unlocks exclusive DLC outfits (including the Chicago Lightning outfit) and allows early access to detective outfits

Skip intro videos

Skip logos with V-Patch[9]
  1. Install V-Patch.
  2. Launch the game once.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\lanvp.ini.
  4. Change skip_logos=0 to skip_logos=1.
Use L.A. Noire Unlocker[9]

Game data

External settings.
External settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<user-id>\L.A.Noire\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/110800/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Uses Rockstar Games Launcher's savegame cloud sync function.

Video

Display settings
Display settings
In-game graphics settings
In-game graphics settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Use L.A. Noire Unlocker or V-Patch to remove black bars at certain resolutions.
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry or use V-Patch.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF entry or use V-Patch.
4K Ultra HD
Certain UI elements don't scale correctly with the resolution, resulting much smaller at higher resolutions. Full screen map and minimap visibility are both compromised at 4k.
Field of view (FOV)
Use V-Patch or Widescreen Fixer.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use V-Patch.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA.
In DX9 mode only (no visual differences between DX9 and DX11), Nvidia users can force MSAA, SGSSAA, MFAA, and CSAA (older GPUs only; replaced by MFAA in series GTX 800M/900) in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the included "L.A. Noire" profile or 0x004000C1 anti-aliasing flag. Antialiasing - Transparency Multisampling can be enabled alongside MSAA. Post-processing forms of AA like SMAA and TAA can be added with ReShade.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Can be forced off in GPU control panel
60 FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.[10] See High frame rate.
120+ FPS
See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Enable windowed[9]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.ini.
  3. Change Fullscreen:YES to Fullscreen:NO.
Use the -windowed command line argument[11]

High frame rate

Use V-Patch[12][13]
  • Place the .dll file into the location of the game's exe.
Allows for variable refresh rate (not just 60 FPS) and does not suffer from the braking speed bug.

Run the game at screen refresh rate

When using the DirectX 11 renderer, fullscreen mode always runs at 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Override refresh rate with 3Dmigoto[9]
  1. Download the latest release of 3Dmigoto.
  2. Extract the files from the x32 folder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3dx.ini.
  4. Change ;refresh_rate=60 to desired hertz, and remove the semicolon (e.g. refresh_rate=120).
  5. Change hunting=1 to ;hunting=1 by adding a semicolon.
Download and launch Widescreen Fixer[14]
  1. Select L.A. Noire from the games list.
  2. Click the gear icon.
  3. Check Enable FPS Cap Fix and 59.940 FPS.
  4. Save the settings and launch the game.
  5. Press * to unlock the frame rate while in-game.
Negatively affects cars' handling: Acceleration is too fast, steering is too sensitive, and braking is too slow.
Use L.A. Noire Unlocker[9]
  1. Open Unlocker.ini.
  2. Change lock at 60 fps = 0 to lock at 60 fps = 1.
Use L.A Noire FPS Unlocker[15]
  1. Open the tool.
  2. Start the game.
  3. Press F10 to activate the fix.
Use Cheat Engine
  • Works without restarting the game.
  1. Open LANoire.exe with Cheat Engine and scan for 59.94000 Float value.
  2. Edit the found value proportionally to your desired FPS.
  • 119.88 for 60 FPS
  • 239.76 for 120 FPS
  • 287.712 for 144 FPS
  • 479.52 for 240 FPS

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings
Remap settings
Remap settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Disabled by default. Can be enabled in the options menu.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Full in-game support. Launcher does not support controller input.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
For DualShock use the DualShock 3 button prompts mod
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, effects and dialogue
Surround sound
Auto configures up to 7.1 output[16]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Game pauses itself and pause menu has no audio.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Italian
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation, download.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues unresolved

Map markers are very hard to see at higher resolutions

The map and some other UI elements do not scale up correctly with higher resolutions, starting from 720p.

Massive pop-in and poor LOD quality, even on highest available graphics settings

L.A. Noire is plagued by very noticeable pop-in and poor level of detail at all times. This appears to be hardcoded.

Shadows appear as blocky artifacts

On some systems some shadows (e.g. while investigating bodies) can have a glitchy appearance.

Issues fixed

Freezing on title screen

L.A. Noire for Windows is known to freeze at the title screen during the synchronization process, or immediately after, when the camera moves away from the L.A. Noire neon sign. There are several possible reasons for this. Some of the most common are:

  • Anti-virus related issues where game files are misrecognized as malware.[17]
  • .NET Framework 3.5 or C++ runtime libraries are not properly installed or configured.[18]
  • Firewall prevents game from making a connection to the Internet.
Updating Microsoft Components[citation needed]
  1. Download and install the latest version of .NET Framework (4.5) here
  2. Download and install the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ (2010) here
  3. Choose from this page which version of DirectX you will be using and then download and install it

Notes

This may fix issues whereby the game fails to install or the Rockstar Games Social Club launcher (and therefore the game) fail to launch
Fix the .NET Framework on 64-bit Windows 7[citation needed]
  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Type optionalfeatures.exe and press Enter.
  3. Uncheck Microsoft Framework 3.5.1.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Reboot the computer.
  6. On next boot, go back and check Microsoft Framework 3.5.1. This will re-install .NET 3.5 and correct the issue.
If this does not work, run the .NET Framework clean-up tool, and then repeat the above steps.
If the problem persists after following the above, delete ypatcher.exe from <path-to-game>. The game should start up.

Game crashes after launcher with no error message

Run the game as administrator

Crash to desktop on Windows 8

Apply patches for Windows 8 compatibility[citation needed]
It is recommended to first follow Rockstar's official instructions, and if this does not work then to follow the instructions below.
  1. Download this file containing fixed cases.big.pc and out.wad.pc files.
  2. Extract the .rar file to <path-to-game>, overwrite if asked.
  3. Update the game (if using the retail version, see Patches)
  4. Launch the game.

Slowdown, lag, or frame-rate issues

Tweaking game via command line arguments[citation needed]
  1. Run the game with the -str and/or -npd and/or +jobs_numThreads 0 command line arguments to enable a single-threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
  2. If the problem persists, switching the Renderer field to DirectX 11 in the same options menu can also improve performance.
Disable the Steam Overlay[citation needed]

Missing main menu

Verify integrity of game cache[citation needed]

Rockstar Social Club / Launcher UI issues at main menu

After logging into the Social Club account, the game does not advance to the main menu (neon lights screen).
Two Social Club processes are present in the task manager.
Create offline profile
  1. Go to the Create Account menu.
  2. Click on the "Offline profile" gray link.
Reinstall Rockstar Games Launcher manually[19]
  1. Delete the Rockstar Games launcher installation folder (back up any saved files beforehand).
  2. Install the Rockstar Games Launcher from the official website, then launch it and log in.
  3. Run the game.

Nvidia video driver crashes

Change the renderer from DirectX 11 to DirectX 9[citation needed]

Black border around game

This is caused by the display's overscan handling.
See the Overscan entry for solutions.
Use V-Patch

Glowing aura around characters

Disable in-game SSAO from the Graphics menu.

USB controller problems

With certain controllers connected to the PC (e.g. wheel or flight pedals), a bug can occur with a controller that is set to disabled in the game menus still being accepted for input for some game controls, with keyboard input being ignored. This most notably occurs when trying to drive cars.
Use -joysticktype 1 command line argument[20]

Unable to reposition the window using the mouse

Keyboard workaround[citation needed]
  1. Use Shift+right click on the game's taskbar icon.
  2. Go to "Move" with the keyboard.
  3. Use arrow keys to the move window and press Enter.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 No visual differences; DX11 may offer better compatibility and performance.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
32-bit support is deprecated as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.[21] The game itself is still 32-bit, but the 64-bit Rockstar Games Launcher is required. The retail version still supports 32-bit systems, as it did not receive this update.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio FMOD Ex
Cutscenes Bink Video

Mods

Coax, Force and Accuse Mod

When in development, Interrogation prompts were titled "Coax, Force and Accuse". Shortly before the game was released, it was changed to "Truth, Doubt and Lie" which is often misleading as the dialogue was written for the former prompts. This mod restores the original prompts.
To install extract the files to the L.A. Noire\final\pc folder.


Command line arguments

In the retail version, these parameters can be applied by running LANLauncher.exe and accessing the Options menu, then typing them into the "Command Line" field.
As of the latest update on Steam and the Rockstar Games Launcher, these arguments may not be applied to LANLauncher.exe.
An alternative method is to create the commandline.txt file in <path-to-game> and type the arguments there.[22]
Parameter Description
-ignorefocus Prevents the game from pausing on focus loss.
-joysticktype Forces a specific DirectInput controller type. Can be used to try different controller button layouts if the controller is not specifically supported. See list of supported controllers.
-L Changes the game language - use English, French, German, Italian or Spanish as options; for example -L french
-mousefree Allows the mouse to move outside the game window while in windowed mode.
-nosound Disables sound.
-npd Disables the D3D_PUREDEVICE flag from device creation. May help if you have graphics compatibility issues.
-str Enables single-threaded renderer, which may improve performance or compatibility on some systems.
-windowed Runs the game in a window.

Undocumented parameters

The following parameters are referenced inside the game's files and were likely intended for developer usage only. There are many more that are completely unused, and therefore not listed here.

Parameter Description
-debugburn Prevents flaming people from dying.
-disablecrashhandler Disables the crash handler.
-disablepost Disables post effects
-dmtf Disables the D3D D3DCREATE_MULTITHREADED flag; could improve performance at the cost of stability.
-dx11 Runs the game using DirectX 11.
-err Tests out error messages at an unspecified location.
-exit Exits the game immediately (skipping the main loop) to test clean shutdown.
-gamewells Allows the player to use gamewells even if no conversation exists.
-noenvtextures Does not stream any environment textures.
-nonv Does not intialise the nVidia API; may improve performance for some users.
-res [width] [height] Forces the game to run at a specified resolution (e.g. -res 1920 1080)
-revive Allows the player to be revived manually. (Seems to be referenced after dying in a gun fight. Unknown if it will actually do anything.)
-TexStreamSize [memsize] Overrides the Textures VRAM streaming pool size (possibly in kilobytes)
-timeofday [time] Overrides the time of day from the scenario (float 24-hour time, e.g. 22.5 is 10:30 PM)
-writedefs Outputs Attribute System definitions in an .xml file in <path-to-game>\attribute\definitions.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.2 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3000
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 compatible
This game requires a 64-bit OS as of Title Update v2663.1.0.0.[21]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/110800/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (110800) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 L.A. Noire (2011) Xbox 360 credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2018-06-17
  2. Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-04-16
    Entered in the key from my retail copy of the game into RGS, and it activated successfully.
  3. Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2020-04-16
    Scanned the .exe of the RGS version, and didn't find any traces of GameShield. Also, the directory did not have any of the GameShield files that the Steam and retail versions have.
  4. Unofficial List of Steam Games with DRM - Page 102 - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  5. L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes - last accessed on 2022-08-22
  6. L.A. Noire Patch Notes and Manual Links to Updates – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. L.A. Noire - Total FPS Unlock, Car braking test - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Bugged cases with unlocked FPS - last accessed on May 2023
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Verified by User:Keith on 2019-09-18
  10. Verified by User:Johnmooth on 2023-04-01
    Rockstar Games is always capping 30 FPS by default, otherwise may cause some bugs and glitches on higher frame rates and does not cap to 60hz.
  11. Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  12. Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
  13. 2021 Completely Unlock FPS (60+ FPS, Fixed braking), Ultrawide Support, Borderless Window, Custom Resolutions... - last accessed on 2021-06-09
  14. WidescreenFixer - last accessed on May 2023
  15. Unlocking the framerate to 60FPS (new patch) :: L.A. Noire General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  16. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Freezing on Neon Sign / Title Screen during synchronization in L.A. Noire for PC on Steam - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on May 2023
  18. .NET, C++, DirectX: Nothing happening after pressing Launch in L.A. Noire (dead link, no replacement on current support site)
  19. Verified by User:Hman360 on 2022-01-18
    Fixed the issue for me with these steps
  20. Supported controllers for L.A. Noire PC – Rockstar Support - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  21. 21.0 21.1 L.A. Noire PC Title Update v2663.1.0.0 Notes - last accessed on 2021-05-02
    "Support for 32-bit operating systems has been deprecated"
  22. Full list of PC command line parameters for L.A. Noire - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2022-11-25